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1979 1.1 (50 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Model

Polo

Modification

1.1 (50 Hp)

Body Type

Hatchback

Start of production

1979

End of production

1981

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

36 l 9.51 US gal
7.92 UK gal

Engine displacement

1093 cm³ 66.7 cu. In.

Power

50 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

77 Nm (at 3500 rpm) 56.79 lb. ft (at 3500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Top Speed

145 km/h 90 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

4

Kerb weight

685 kg 1510.2 lbs

Length

3605 mm 141.93 in

Width

1559 mm 61.38 in

Doors

3

Seats

5

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

9.5 l/100 km 24.76 US mpg
29.73 UK mpg

- Extra urban

8.3 l/100 km 28.34 US mpg
34.03 UK mpg

- Combined

8.9 l/100 km 26.43 US mpg
31.74 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

145 km/h 90 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

15.4 sec

0 - 60 mph

14.6 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.39

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

HB

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Transverse

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1093 cm³ 66.7 cu. In.

Power

50 hp (at 5800 rpm)

Torque

77 Nm (at 3500 rpm) 56.79 lb. ft (at 3500 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

69.5 mm 2.74 in

Piston Stroke

72 mm 2.83 in

Compression ratio

8

Engine oil capacity

3 - 4 l 3.18 - 4.24 US qt
2.64 - 3.52 UK qt

Coolant

4 l 4.24 US qt
3.52 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

low Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

3605 mm 141.93 in

Width

1559 mm 61.38 in

Height

1344 mm 52.91 in

Wheelbase

2330 mm 91.73 in

Front track

1296 mm 51.02 in

Rear (Back) track

1312 mm 51.65 in

Turning diameter

9.6 m 31.5 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears

4

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

685 kg 1510.2 lbs

Max. weight

1100 kg 2425.1 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

238 l 8.4 cu ft

- Max. (seats down)

840 l 29.66 cu ft

- Max. roof load

415 kg 914.9 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
Volkswagen Polo I (86) 1.1 (50 Hp) is made in 1979 1980 1981